Portugal was named “Europe´s Leading Destination 2023” at the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony, which took place in Batumi, Georgia
In addition, Portugal won a total of 17 European awards in various categories. Highlights included the city of Porto, named “Europe’s Leading City Break Destination,” the Algarve, winner of “Europe’s Leading Beach Destination,” Lisbon as “Europe’s Leading City Destination,” Madeira, “Europe’s Leading Island Destination” and the Passadiços do Paiva, in Arouca, as “Europe’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2023.”
“This award is an international recognition of Portugal, its companies, its workers and the Portuguese,” said Nuno Fazenda, Secretary of State for Tourism, Commerce and Services.
“It is a distinction that praises the excellence of our tourism and its unique recovery after the pandemic. Portugal, throughout its territory, is the best European destination. I would also like to congratulate all the companies and territories that have also won awards in different categories.”
Here is the list of winners from Portugal at the World Travel Awards 2023:
· Algarve Tourism Bureau | Europe’s Leading Beach Destination 2023
· Amazing Evolution | Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel Operator 2023, Europe’s Leading Hotel Management Company 2023
· Bairro Alto Hotel | Europe’s Leading Landmark Hotel 2023
· Dark Sky Alqueva | Europe’s Responsible Tourism Award 2023
· DouroAzul | Europe’s Leading River Cruise Company 2023
· Dunas Douradas Beach Club | Europe’s Leading Resort Villas 2023, Portugal’s Leading Villa Resort 2023
· Lisbon Cruise Port | Europe’s Leading Cruise Port 2023
· Madeira Promotion Bureau | Europe’s Leading Island Destination 2023
· Monte Santo Resort |Europe’s Most Romantic Resort 2023, Portugal’s Leading Hotel Residences 2023
· Pestana Palace Lisboa |Europe’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel 2023, Portugal’s Leading Business Hotel 2023
· Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive | Europe’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2023
· Porto Tourism | Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2023
· Turismo de Lisboa | Europe’s Leading City Destination 2023
· Vale do Lobo | Europe’s Leading Lifestyle Resort 2023
· Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark) | Europe’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2023
· Quake – Lisbon Earthquake Center | Europe’s Leading New Tourist Attraction 2023
